Netanyahu Rebukes Gantz Over Unauthorized U.S. Trip, Exposing Rifts in Israel's Leadership Amid Gaza War
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Netanyahu rebuked rival Cabinet minister Gantz for visiting U.S. without authorization, exposing cracks in Israel's leadership during war with Hamas.
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Gantz seeking to bolster U.S. support for war and push for release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
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Israel waiting for Hamas answers on which hostages are alive and number sought in prisoner swaps before joining ceasefire talks.
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Growing Israeli protests against Netanyahu over his handling of war and strategy for Gaza, boosting Gantz’s popularity.
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U.S. wants revamped Palestinian leadership and statehood but faces opposition from Netanyahu and hardliners in his government.